Rugers most ACCURATE revolver?

[CBennett]

What would you guys consider to be rugers out of the box or with just slight mods(trigger job for instance) most accurate Revolver. I have always liked Rugers,Colts, and Smiths and would like to get a Revolver here sometime. I would be using it for target shooting. It would be one of those points for the closest to the bull/center mass on a man size target or bullseye target I believe is how they do it..so what would you recommend for this..im looking at all 3 brands and possibly Taurus also...in .357 magnum .

 

[BearHawk 357]

I know where there is a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley (7.5") in 357 for sale that shoots lights out. Let me know if you would be interested. It's in a gun shop but it used to be my old gun. I only shot 100 rounds through it. This gun is one of the most accurate revolvers I have ever shot.

 

[flatgate]

Of all of my Ruger Single Actions I'd say my Stainless, tapered barrel, 10-1/2" .44 mag. Super Blackhawk is THE MOST ACCURATE.

flatgate

 

[hittman]

For me it's my 6" Security Six. However, I recently picked up a SBH Hunter that might give it a run for its money!

 

[contender]

Like all mechanical, man-made items,, one of them can be better than the other in the very same model,, even made on the same day etc.
If you want an accurate revolver,, I'd say choose a platform you enjoy, (DA, SA, etc.) then have it tuned & worked over by a good gunsmith to accurize it.

 

[Dale53]

I don't know if I have been lucky or what. I have a number of handguns and they all seem to shoot extremely well. If they don't, then they are "out of here".

I have examples of Smiths, Colts, Colt Clone, Rugers, etc and all of the full size revolvers (maybe after a bit of tuning, etc) shoot WELL under 1" at 25 yards off a rest.

I spend most of my shooting time in training ME to get the best out of my revolvers and pistols. After they make the "initial cut" (under 1" at 25 yards) then I just SHOOT them and work hard to get good targets standing...

I cast my own bullets and reload so I can afford to shoot, a LOT.

But, that is just me...

YMMV,
Dale53

 

[eric conrad]

Contender has the best advice on this, but for me and factory stock its my 10 1/2" 357 max. My OM30carb. is not far behind.
Eric

 

[rugerguy]

I'm with 'Eric' , as those two revolvers , out of the box are at the top of MY list....................scary,deadly accurate...anyof the others, you really have to work up YOUR 'best ' load',,,,,,,,,,but overalll most of the 38/357s are the ones to look at, single or double action revolver..........which was your question. :wink:

 

[WESHOOT2]

Overall, the GP100. Although my 357 Redhawk is pretty scary in the 'one hole' department.....

 

[Lee Martin]

My most accurate factory Ruger is a 10.5" 357 Maximum.

 

[8emem]

In my collection, a 6" stainless GP100 using .357 mag ammo (.38 special is not quite as good), followed closely by a scoped 9.5" Super Redhawk .44mag. In third place, but not far behind the first two, is a 7.5" Redhawk .357, again using .357 mag ammo.

 

[bigchillymn]

Like always, Contenders advice was spot on, and then I'll add practice, practice, practice. The one big thing in this day and age we live in, is the availailabilty of ammo, and the price, if you reload it gives you a few more options. One of my most accurate, and certainly the most fun to shoot is my single six, 32 H&R, 6-1/2 in barrel with adjustable sights.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

I think it depends more on the gun than the model or the cartridge. It can be kind of a crap shoot. The other thing is finding out what a gun likes. I've got a SBH Hunter that will average 5" groups with lead at 50 yards, but it will average closer to 2" at 100 yards with XTPs. Now I wouldn't call a revolver that shoot 2" at 100 yards inaccurate. But if I only shot cast bullets, I wouldn't be impressed. Now I just have to find a cast load that it likes. 8)

 

[ndcowboy]

I have a fixed sight 32 H&R single six that outshoots my Super Blackhawk, Lipsey 44, both my Vaqueros, and my .22 single six. For whatever reason, that 32 hits whatever I aim at.

 

[americal]

Well as far 22 s.a.'s :) saw a article written in the late 1980's that put the o.m. super single six -- RUGER up against about 8 other s.s. including the new model Ruger & it out shot all of them --with all kinds of ammo --holding at it's best under 1 inch on rest at 25 yd's :D I have seen guys shoot bottle caps off drink bottles in a few shots at 25 yds-- where my shooting range is located these guys & girls shot A LOT--like a box of federal 550's wal-mart ammo some golden & winchester included-- sometimes nearly 2 boxes staying at range from noon to dusk fun days 8) FINGERS WOULD GET SORE :lol: plus FOOD & DRINK :!:

 

[Yosemite Sam]

My Bisley Single Six is about the most accurate handgun I have.

-- Sam

 

[CBennett]

thanks for all the answers guys what im trying to do is get a good idea of what to look for. get some out to ranges or try them out if I can(a few dealers will let you take one to the range or arrange for you to shoot a gun B4 you buy it...especially if they know you and know your serious about buying one) I just didnt want to have to wade through TONS of available guns if I could narrow it down to just a few..this will be one of those in the next year type things..not a immediate purchase. I dont want to just jump in and be disappointed.

 

[Lo-Bo]

I have had dozens of Ruger revolvers. My opinion is that it would be impossible to make a general statement that one group is more accurate than another. It is more about individual guns. How well the cylinder aligns with the barrel. How well the barrel has been finished. Cylinder gap. Matching ammo to a certain gun. One thing I have come to believe is that if there is a roughness or machine tooling marks the gun usually will not shoot lead ammo. In my experience S&W barrels are finished better. I have had Single sixes that were dogs while others shot great. Same with Blackhawks, Redhawks, etc. The one gun that has been consistent are the competition Mk 2 target pistols been then again it is an auto. I had a early model SBH cut down to 5 1/2" that was a tack driver. Had another that was so poorly put together it had to be returned after first trip to the range and I was given another gun. It was the worst gun I have ever owned. So that is an example of two guns of the same model being the best and worst I have owned. Choose a model you like and look it over closely with a bore light. Check lock up and fit and finish. Then you lay your money down and cross your fingers.

 

[Cracker-American]

Flategate. When you say your 10.5 inch tapered SS is the most accurate are you shooting offhand?

I own one too but it sure is hard to get that long barrel to calm down and stay put.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

I have had dozens of Ruger revolvers. My opinion is that it would be impossible to make a general statement that one group is more accurate than another. It is more about individual guns. How well the cylinder aligns with the barrel. How well the barrel has been finished. Cylinder gap. Matching ammo to a certain gun. One thing I have come to believe is that if there is a roughness or machine tooling marks the gun usually will not shoot lead ammo. In my experience S&W barrels are finished better. I have had Single sixes that were dogs while others shot great. Same with Blackhawks, Redhawks, etc. The one gun that has been consistent are the competition Mk 2 target pistols been then again it is an auto. I had a early model SBH cut down to 5 1/2" that was a tack driver. Had another that was so poorly put together it had to be returned after first trip to the range and I was given another gun. It was the worst gun I have ever owned. So that is an example of two guns of the same model being the best and worst I have owned. Choose a model you like and look it over closely with a bore light. Check lock up and fit and finish. Then you lay your money down and cross your fingers.

Good post Lobo. It kind of echos the sentiments of myself and others, but well done.